In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 173 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 36min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 27,840 less, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 173 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 14h 36min (173 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
14h 36min |
17h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~259 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (34 min, 46% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Carrefour, Sallanches (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (20 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 173-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~345 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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